Americans who listen to partisan podcasts and influencers are more likely than others in their political party to believe that citizens with “radical views” should be able to protest the government — as long as they’re not violent. New Gallup analysis of a 2025 study with the Kettering Foundation found ...
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Justice Department zeroes in on NewsomJustice Department zeroes in on Newsom
There are “several investigations” ongoing relating to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a source familiar with the situation told Semafor, shortly after Newsom accused President Donald Trump’s Justice Department of targeting him for political reasons. But the investigations emerged out of Sacramento and not from Main Justice, according to the source, ...
How the US wins against ChinaHow the US wins against China
Andy’s view The US is aiming for the stars again. To win its superpower competition with China, that may be its best bet. Last week’s SpaceX IPO created an instant $2 trillion-plus market behemoth, larger than the top-10 listed Chinese technology companies combined. Later this year, OpenAI and Anthropic are ...
Saudi Arabia’s slow path to sporting glorySaudi Arabia’s slow path to sporting glory
Wael’s view Nine minutes into the 2026 World Cup’s opening match at the Estadio Azteca, Mexico’s Julián Quiñones controlled a loose ball and drove it past the South African goalkeeper. The crowd erupted. What most of them probably didn’t know was that the man who had just set the world’s ...
SpaceX extends record-breaking debutSpaceX extends record-breaking debut
SpaceX shares rose 6% in early trading Monday, extending an already record-breaking stock market debut, suggesting that investor appetite for marquee tech names is still strong despite concerns of a bubble. The space giant is yet to turn a profit, but its revenues have grown exponentially and its Starlink arm ...
Russia likely culprit in UK arson attacksRussia likely culprit in UK arson attacks
Russia was behind arson attacks on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s properties, the BBC reported. Two men were convicted Monday, and the BBC’s investigation found evidence that a young Russian diplomat had recruited the pair. Moscow regularly recruits young men of various nationalities — the Starmer arsonists were Ukrainian-born — ...
Taipei taps US firms in drone pushTaipei taps US firms in drone push
Taiwan’s drone ambitions are getting a boost from the private sector despite a massive budgetary setback. A US dronemaker is partnering with a Taiwanese tech firm to build scalable systems for the country’s military, as the rush to augment autonomous defense capabilities intensifies on both sides of the strait. China ...
UK to ban social media for under-16sUK to ban social media for under-16s
The UK announced a social-media ban for under-16s, a move that follows other countries but clashes with the government’s other priorities. The ban will include Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms as well as YouTube but not messaging apps like WhatsApp. The move is popular, with polls finding 74% support, although ...
Trump faces Republican skepticism of his Iran dealTrump faces Republican skepticism of his Iran deal
The News President Donald Trump has a lot of work to do to sell his nascent agreement with Iran to Republicans in Congress. The GOP’s position on Iran has long disfavored dealmaking, with most Republican lawmakers railing against then-President Barack Obama’s 2015 nuclear pact with Tehran. Many of those same ...
Trump is dismantling the tools that gave the US leverage in AfricaTrump is dismantling the tools that gave the US leverage in Africa
Yinka’s view The White House’s Africa strategy under President Donald Trump’s second term has suffered from a basic tension: Washington wants a more transactional relationship centered on trade, investment, and critical minerals, while dismantling the tools that gave it leverage on the continent. But recent moves suggest some Republicans recognize ...